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Music in the Garden: Son Peruchos

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden outdoor summer concert series! It's a one-of-a-kind backdrop for local and regional musical acts. Tonight's Act: Son Peruchos Season Pass—Save money and enjoy ALL the concerts* Member Single Adult: $40 Member Single Child: $20 Non-member Single Adult: $100 Non-member Single Child: $50 Buy Season Pass Tickets here Single Concert Tickets* Member Adult: $6 Member Senior: $5 Member Child: $3 Non-member Adult: $12 Non-member Senior: $11 Non-member Child: $9 Buy Single Concert Tickets here *Garden Giving Club, Pineapple Membership, Museums for All—complimentary

Music in the Garden: June Bugs

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden outdoor summer concert series! It's a one-of-a-kind backdrop for local and regional musical acts. Tonight's Act: June Bugs Season Pass—Save money and enjoy ALL the concerts* Member Single Adult: $40 Member Single Child: $20 Non-member Single Adult: $100 Non-member Single Child: $50 Buy Season Pass Tickets here Single Concert Tickets* Member Adult: $6 Member Senior: $5 Member Child: $3 Non-member Adult: $12 Non-member Senior: $11 Non-member Child: $9 Buy Single Concert Tickets here *Garden Giving Club, Pineapple Membership, Museums for All—complimentary

Succulent Potting Bar

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Learn about the adaptations of desert plants and take one home. Choose from a variety of succulent plants and learn how to pot one up like a professional. This drop-in style activity allows you to work at your own pace. Walk-up registration only. Available while supplies last. Admission not included. $10 per project.

Walking Wednesday

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Gardens are a lovely place to walk. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has a stunning indoor environment during the winter months and is a unique alternative to a gym or health club, offering warm temperatures and a place where beautiful scenery changes weekly. Walking through the garden is an energizing experience. Join us for Walking Wednesdays to help you fight stress, strengthen your mind and body, and feel rejuvenated. Pre-registration is encouraged Free for Members | $12 Nonmembers Register Here

Music in the Garden: Weary Ramblers

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden outdoor summer concert series! It's a one-of-a-kind backdrop for local and regional musical acts. Tonight's Act: Weary Ramblers Season Pass—Save money and enjoy ALL the concerts* Member Single Adult: $40 Member Single Child: $20 Non-member Single Adult: $100 Non-member Single Child: $50 Buy Season Pass Tickets here Single Concert Tickets* Member Adult: $6 Member Senior: $5 Member Child: $3 Non-member Adult: $12 Non-member Senior: $11 Non-member Child: $9 Buy Single Concert Tickets here *Garden Giving Club, Pineapple Membership, Museums for All—complimentary

Botanical Watercolor

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Explore essential techniques used in traditional botanical watercolor painting. Learn about the different brushes, paper, and paints and how to properly load a brush with color for flat washes, graded washes, and dry brush techniques. Then, choose a plant to transfer and paint a copy of it. Registration required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here

Music in the Garden: NOLA Jazz

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden outdoor summer concert series! It's a one-of-a-kind backdrop for local and regional musical acts. Tonight's Act: NOLA Jazz Single Concert Tickets* Member Adult: $6 Member Senior: $5 Member Child: $3 Non-member Adult: $12 Non-member Senior: $11 Non-member Child: $9 Buy Single Concert Tickets here *Garden Giving Club, Pineapple Membership, Museums for All—complimentary

Seasonal Shinrin-yoku

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Experience the Garden using ALL of your senses at our Seasonal Shinrin-yoku Series! Shinrin-yoku, or "forest bathing," is the Japanese philosophy of immersing yourself in the forest atmosphere in order to reap the restorative benefits. Forest bathing boosts immunity, lowers blood pressure and stress hormones, prevents and relieves stress and anxiety and increases cognitive functioning. Guided forest bathing walks are appropriate for all ages and abilities. Each session will end with a nature-based tea ceremony. Sign up for one, or all the sessions in this series and experience the Garden through the seasons. Enjoy complimentary admission to the Garden included with event registration! AND enjoy the Garden a full hour before it opens to the public during this morning experience! Ages 16+. $25.50 Members, $30 Nonmembers Register Here

Kokedama

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

A floating garden is the perfect way to add some green and interest to your home. Kokedama is a unique gardening style from Japan that allows people to create a garden outside of a pot! In this class, learn the history of kokedama, gardening skills, and care tips while creating your own floating garden! Registration required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here

Music in the Garden: Flash in a Pan

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden outdoor summer concert series! It's a one-of-a-kind backdrop for local and regional musical acts. Tonight's Act: Flash in a Pan Single Concert Tickets* Member Adult: $6 Member Senior: $5 Member Child: $3 Non-member Adult: $12 Non-member Senior: $11 Non-member Child: $9 Buy Single Concert Tickets here *Garden Giving Club, Pineapple Membership, Museums for All—complimentary

Pressed Floral Art

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

In this class we’ll show you how to press your own flowers from your garden and planters, plus how to put them to use. You’ll also create you very own beautiful framed flower art using a frame and pre-pressed flowers. Registration required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here

Prairie Hike at Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge

Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge

Take a hike through Iowa’s natural heritage on this prairie hike at Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge. Join Botanical Garden staff as we travel through time and explore the wide-open prairie. Take in the sights, sounds, and scents of plant and animal life on the open plains. The hike will occur on a paved path. Ages 8+. $17 Members | $20 Nonmembers Register Here

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